March 20, 2018 45th Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion The 560th Flying Training Squadron hosts the 45th Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion with events March 22 and 23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Three Freedom Flights are planned between 1 and 2 p.m. March 22, while official Freedom Flyer Reunion events begin March 23.
March 16, 2018 T-38C dons F-4’s colors for role during Freedom Flyer Reunion An aircraft with a color scheme familiar to Air Force pilots who flew missions during the Vietnam War will play an important role in the 560th Flying Training Squadron’s 45th annual Freedom Flyer Reunion March 22-23.
March 16, 2018 “Smitty” Harris motivates 18-06 with his story “It’s such a pleasure to be here today with you,” began retired Col. Carlyle “Smitty” Harris, former Vietnam War prisoner of war. “One of the things I like most is to be with and talk to those folks in blue suits.”
March 15, 2018 Flight #162, Mission Complete On a Friday afternoon in 1966 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., personnel gathered together for a commander’s call. Among the crowd was Lt. Joe Milligan, now a retired colonel, who unknowingly would make a decision that altered the rest of his career.
March 13, 2018 Front and Center: Be a leader people trust and come to with their problems Since he started in the 12th Maintenance Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in September of 2016, Dave Duggar has brought experience and innovation to the J-85 propulsion shop.
Feb. 21, 2018 T-X to replace T-38 at pilot training bases The Air Force announced Feb. 21, 2018, that the Advanced Pilot Trainer (T-X) will replace T-38C Talon aircraft at existing undergraduate pilot training bases, with Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph named as the preferred location for the first T-X aircraft scheduled to arrive in 2022.
Feb. 21, 2018 12 FTW aircrews testing tablet computers for use throughout AETC Aircrews throughout Air Education and Training Command will soon be benefiting from a test program spearheaded by Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s 12th Operations Group that will improve information management in the cockpit.
Feb. 8, 2018 12th Maintenance Group Hosts Job Shadow Day 2018 Air Force civilians with the 12th Maintenance Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph hosted 22 students from Wagner High School in the Judson Independent School District as part of the San Antonio Job Shadow Day Feb. 2.
Dec. 14, 2017 560th FTS Ends 2017 Strong with T-38 Navy Test Pilot Transition The 560th Flying Squadron trained twenty-six Sailors, Marines, and international test pilots in 2017. The T-38 Navy Test Pilot Transition is vital to a diversely experienced and talented cadre across the joint force.
Dec. 4, 2017 Crew that overcame engine failure earn AETC safety award nomination What could have been a sortie with disastrous consequences was averted the morning of June 29 by a weapons systems officer and student pilot from the 435th Fighter Training Squadron who were practicing bombing deliveries at a range south of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.